You already know you have to set your alarms for an early homecoming parade start on Saturday, but that isn’t the only big change coming to the annual Alabama tradition Crimson Tide fans love.

The parade, which will begin at 7 a.m., has a different route than you’re used to seeing along University Boulevard. Basically, it’s in reverse.

This year (in 2023), the parade will begin on the University of Alabama campus and head towards downtown Tuscaloosa.

The route will see the Million Dollar Band, Alabama cheerleaders, student organizations and other participants exit the Coleman Coliseum parking lot going north on 2nd Avenue, then taking a left onto University Boulevard.

The parade will end at 21st Avenue at Government Plaza downtown.

So yeah, it’s just starting where it has traditionally ended, and vice-versa. Whether or not that affects where you park your lawn chair as it all floats by, that’s your call. Either way, enjoy the show.

See the route map, provided by UA, below…

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UA’s homecoming weekend features an array of fun events the entire family can enjoy — yes, including the parade.

But if you’ve never been to the Friday night festivities including the pep rally and bonfire, cross it off of your Alabama football bucket list this year.

Below is the entire 2023 homecoming schedule for public/non-student events. Get all other info at UA’s official homecoming website.

FRIDAY, Oct. 13

Pep Rally/Bonfire & Queen Crowning

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Quad

Step Show Sponsored by NPHC

Event Time: 8:30 p.m.; Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.

Location: Coleman Coliseum

Purchase Stepshow Tickets

SATURDAY, Oct. 14

Homecoming Parade Line Up

Time: 5 a.m.

Location: Coleman Coliseum

Details provided at Mandatory Meeting and Via Email

Homecoming Parade

Time: 7 a.m.

Location: UA Campus to Downtown Tuscaloosa

Alabama Crimson Tide Football vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Football

Kick-Off Time: 11 a.m.

Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium